Fire caused by a lightning strike.Park policy calls for
lighting caused fires to be allowed to burn.Fire Fighters remain
on the ready in case of a change in conditions.
Fire viewed from the road to Crane Flat Park Entrance.

Viewed from the Glacier Point Road about a mile above Highway 41
junction.Fire and smoke were quite impressive when driving back
to Yosemite West after the Star Party at night.

Pack trail to the Valley skirts around a cliff followed by
innumerable switch back. Had to clear my ears several times.
About 1/3 of the way down one begins to see Maple and other Valley
Floor flora and to hear the sound of the cataracts below.